HP dc7700 tower manual 15Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions

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Drive Positions

Figure 2-15Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions

1Three 5.25-inch external drive bays for optional drives (optical drives and media card reader shown)1

2One 3.5-inch external drive bay for optional drives (diskette drive shown)2

3Two 3.5-inch internal hard drive bays

1An optional hard drive mounting bracket for these drive bays is available from HP.

2Depending on the computer configuration, you may have a bezel blank in this position. If you do not have a drive in this slot, you may choose to install a 3.5- inch drive (such as a diskette drive, hard drive, or media card reader) later on.

To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dc7700 Series Convertible Minitower Hardware Reference Guide About This Book About This Book Table of contents Appendix C External Security Devices Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesDrive configuration may vary by model Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard 4Keyboard ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key Special Mouse Functions Serial Number LocationEnww Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Smart Cover FailSafe KeyUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Removing the Computer Access Panel 2Removing the Computer Access Panel Hardware UpgradesReplacing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Computer Access Panel4Removing the Front Bezel Hardware Upgrades Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel 5Replacing the Front BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket ColorInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card DescriptionEnww 12Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww Drive Positions 15Desktop and Minitower Drive PositionsRemoving a Drive from a Drive Bay Enww Installing Additional Drives Enww Enww Enww 21Installing the Hard Drive Guide Screws Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration Enww Specifications Desktop DimensionsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Figure B-2Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Enww Cable Lock Installing a Security LockExternal Security Devices Padlock Grounding Methods Electrostatic DischargePreventing Electrostatic Damage Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww